Local News
Toastmasters Clubs Hosting Joint Open House
Both Toastmasters International clubs in Yankton are hosting a joint open house to invite more people to join either club. Ashley Dimmer, with the Sacred Heart Club, says that this open house is key for letting new potential members explore the different parts of Toastmasters... This open house will be held at the Unit...
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District 18 Senate and House Results
The Republican candidates in the State Senate and House races in District 18 were decided in the South Dakotan Republican primary Tuesday night. State Senator Lauren Nelson won in a rematch versus former Senator Jean Hunhoff with 53% of the vote (1,831). Hunhoff had 47% of the vote (1,608). Michael Nutley placed third ...
Jun 03, 2026
Yankton County Commission and Auditor Results
Incumbents Dan Klimisch and Ryan Heine, as well as District 18 Representative Julie Auch, have been elected to the Yankton County Commission. Klimisch placed first with 27% of the vote (2,162). Nancy Wenande placed fourth at 13% (1,000) and Bob Gleich finished fifth at 9% (694). In the Yankton County Auditor race, Lau...
Jun 03, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports - Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Lewis and Clark Legion Baseball Classic begins tomorrow, with twenty teams set to compete across four pools. Yankton, Vermillion, Hartington, and Crofton will serve as hosts for this year's tournament, with the winners of each pool advancing to a four-team championship bracket on Sunday. Team lists for each pool an...
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Local Sports - Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Yankton Gazelles moved up the leaderboard yesterday to finish 7th at the Class AA Girls' Golf State Championships in Watertown. Yankton edged out the hosts, Watertown, for 7th. Yankton finished at 704, two strokes clear of the Arrows. Aberdeen Central claimed the team championship at 603. Aberdeen Central's Olivia ...
Jun 03, 2026
Local Sports - Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
The Yankton Gazelles are tied for 8th after the opening day of the Class AA Girls' Golf State Tournament in Watertown. Yankton shot a 351 on the opening day. Aberdeen Central leads the competition at 295, 9 strokes clear of 2nd-place O'Gorman. Sabrina Krajewski currently leads the Gazelles individually, as she is tied ...
Jun 02, 2026
National Headlines
Trump Administration Proposes New Tariffs on Brazilian Imports
The U.S. Trade Representative's office said President Trump's administration has proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, citing trade practices i...
Jun 03, 2026
Iran Pauses U.S. Talks Over Lebanon Strikes; Trump Says No Formal Notice Received
Iran has suspended indirect talks with the United States, adding new pressure to an already tense regional situation. NBC News reported that Iranian o...
Jun 02, 2026
Trump Demands Nuclear and Shipping Revisions to Proposed Iran Deal, CNN Reports
President Donald Trump has asked for changes to a proposed agreement with Iran, CNN reported, sending the draft back after reviewing it with advisers....
Jun 01, 2026
National Sports
NBA bans two people from arenas after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama
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Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing
2h ago
Serena Williams' tennis comeback to begin with 19-year-old doubles partner Victoria Mboko
Serena Williams will make her return to professional tennis playing doubles alongside a partner who is 25 years younger
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Music News
Dexter Wansel, Sound of Philadelphia Innovator, Dies at 75
Dexter Wansel, the keyboardist, songwriter, arranger, and producer whose work helped define the Sound of Philadelphia, has died at 75. His son, produc...
10h ago
Michael Jackson's 2014 Track 'Chicago' Makes Posthumous Billboard Hot 100 Debut
Billboard chart data shows Michael Jackson's "Chicago" has entered the Hot 100 for the first time, giving the late pop star another posthumous chart m...
Jun 03, 2026
Ronald LaPread, Co-Founder and Commodores Bassist, Dies at 75
Ronald LaPread, a co-founder and former bassist of the Commodores, has died at 75. In a public social media post on Saturday, his daughter, Soraya LaP...
Jun 02, 2026















